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The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Michael Gibson: College is Dead. We Just Don't Know it Yet

Jul 27, 2023
Michael Gibson, cofounder of venture capital fund 1517, discusses backing young people without college, research on effective learning, encouraging concern for world problems, and the impact of a philosophical mindset in innovation. They also touch on the flaws of the education system, the debate on whether college is dead, the future of energy, inspiring young minds, risk-taking and entrepreneurship, and the intersection of philosophy and tech startups.
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Quick takeaways

  • Encouraging youth entrepreneurship and supporting young people in building their own companies can lead to groundbreaking advancements and potential cost-benefit analysis of pursuing higher education.
  • Forming personal relationships with potential entrepreneurs at an early stage, before they start specific ventures, can help assess their abilities and potential for future success.

Deep dives

The importance of cultivating the virtue of managing the boundary between known and unknown

In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the need for society to foster the ability to navigate the boundary between the known and the unknown. This is where discovery and innovation take place. By encouraging this virtue, individuals and communities can push the limits of knowledge and make groundbreaking advancements.

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